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For a reaction , the rate law is . If the reaction is carried out in a vessel of constant volume and the initial pressure of is doubled while is kept constant, what happens to the initial rate?

  1. A.The rate doubles
  2. B.The rate quadruples
  3. C.The rate remains the same
  4. D.The rate becomes half
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Correct answer: AThe rate doubles

Solution

  1. From the ideal gas law, .
  2. At constant and , .
  3. The rate law is .
  4. Doubling the pressure of doubles its concentration .
  5. Therefore, the rate becomes .
  6. Hence the answer is (A).

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